protists

many protists are single-celled organisms found in aquatic environments.

scientists study protists to understand early eukaryotic evolution.

some protists, like kelp, are large and multicellular.

protists play a vital role in aquatic food webs.

diatoms are a common type of photosynthetic protists.

researchers are investigating the diversity of protists in extreme environments.

some protists cause diseases in humans and other organisms.

the movement of protists is often facilitated by cilia or flagella.

genetic analysis helps classify different groups of protists.

protists exhibit a wide range of metabolic strategies.

microscopic examination is essential for identifying protists.